Here you will find specific information about your course:



Syllabus




Module 1 Learning Environment: 10 points
Module 2 Curriculum Integration: 25 Points
Module 3 Assistive Technology: 35 Points
Module 4 Multimedia Project Based Learning Activity: 10 Points
Final Project: 20 points

Assignments and Schedule


Learning Environment Module 1: Points possible = 10 DUE in class August 1st

Students will be checked off for the Scavenger Hunt activity addressing built-in accommodations available in computer operating systems. Direct instruction and hands-on guidance in class directly relates to the questions found on the Scavenger Hunt.

Scavenger Hunt due in class on August 1st
You will be checked off so you can keep this valuable reference in your own files.

Curriculum Integration Module 2: Points possible = 25 DUE: August 2nd to August 5th

Discussion (10 Points)
Each student will participate in the online discussions regarding classroom implementation strategies. Posts will be graded for criteria for good discussions online [10 points]. (See Rubric)

Discussion Topic #1 in Curriculum Integration DUE Sat August 2nd
Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due on

Discussion Topic #2 in Curriculum Integration DUE Sunday August 3rd
Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due

Curriculum Integration Written Project: [15 points] by DUE August 5th (See Rubric)

Students will profile a learner; the select a web based curriculum activity for use with the learner and create a lesson plan using the UDL Lesson Builder Template.
Include the following details:

  • Learner Profile [2 points]
  • Lesson Overview [2 points];
  • Goals [2 points];
  • Methods [2 points];
  • Assessment [2 points];
  • Materials [2 points]; and
  • Consideration for Differentiated Instruction and UDL [2 points].
  • Reflection Post [1 point] - Due August 5th


Submit your report in LastnameCI.doc format via Edmodo


Assistive Technology Module 3: Points possible = 35 DUE August 7th through August 15th

Assistive Technology Investigations and Discussions Due Dates throughout 6 week break.

Students will work online to learn about assistive technology through case studies, presentations, demonstrations, video models and research to practice resources. There are 4 thematic activities and related discussions.

In the Assistive Technology section of your wiki, students will find an assignment for each of these themes. Each assignment is contains a set of Internet-based activities accompanied by an online discussion topic. Students will complete each activity and discussion on or before these assigned dates.

  • 1. Learners with Intensive Special Needs
    • Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due on Thursday August 7th
  • 2. Learners with Communication Challenges &/or Autism
    • Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due on Sunday August 10th
  • 3. Individuals with Disabilities Using Technology in the Community
    • Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due on Tuesday August 12th
  • 4. Resources, Guides, Models and Presentations
    • Post [3 points] and at least one response to someone else [2 points] is due on Thursday August 14th
  • First post for each topic is due on or before the specified date. [3 points]
  • At least one response to someone else in each topic is due on the same day. [2 points]

Each theme discussion is worth 5 points. Total points = 20 possible points. (See Rubric).


Assistive Technology Tool Exploration Assignment = 15 Possible points DUE August 15th
Students are assigned to get to know one publisher’s tool in depth and report to the class. Students may work alone or with a partner(s).
Students will:
  1. Install a 30-day trial of selected software or download free app or subscribe to free trial.
  2. Explore software and vendor resources available
  3. Submit a BRIEF summary/table about the publisher’s work. It will include:
    1. The nature of student needs being addressed
    2. Technical information about the products
    3. Potential use in standards-based curriculum
    4. How features available in the products match or address learning needs
    5. Comments about the company website and resources available

Submit your report via the shared google spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag8OzNyBC6opdHhzMFZmWlVqU2hkdWV6SVdkSWxpZlE&usp=sharing
4. Present (5-10mins) to the class on Friday August 15th – No formal presentation is
required, just demonstrate software.




Multimedia and Project-Based Learning Module 4: Points possible = 10 DUE IN CLASS on August 2nd

PBL Activity with Mulitmedia = 9 points Due in class August 16th
Students participate in a mock project-based learning activity in class earning 3 points for adding multimedia elements into the project, 3 points for team participation and 3 points for participating in the authentic assessment activity that completes the mock activity. (9 points total)


Reflection Post = 1 point
A reflection discussion post is due after our face-to-face class meeting by Sunday August 17th
(See Rubric).



Final Project: Points possible = 20points DUE ON OR BEFORE August 26th.


Please read the "Successful Online Learning" Article.